Q: I’m going to build a room addition myself because money is tight. Can you help me understand how I frame in the door openings? I’ve never done this before. Is the method the same for all doors? How ...

Window headers are beams that provide structural support across open spans in window framing. They allow openings for windows ...

Question: I own a summer cabin that’s been in my family for generations. My wife and I decided to make it our full-time home. It needs lots of work, which I intend to do myself. One of the projects is ...

Q. I'm going to build a room addition myself because money is very tight. Can you help me understand how I frame in the door openings? I've never done this before and am very confused. Is the method ...

ECLISSE 40 from ECLISSE is a door frame for the hinged door that is flush on one side and splayed on the other. 40 degrees of incline on one side, 0 mm of thickness on the other side. On one side, the ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

In part 2 of this 3-part series, we will learn how to frame windows and doors in a room, specifically in a basement setting.

Architectural Digest editorial staff were not involved with the creation of this content. In the design world, fenestration is more than a functional detail—it’s a defining architectural element, ...